GRE Word List
CALLUS
a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
The meaning of the word callus is a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark.
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|---|---|
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| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| bauble | trinket |
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| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |